OMAM
Where does the story start?
Salinas River
What is the Younger family’s biggest dream?
Their biggest dream is to have a better life and move into a new house.
Who is the main antagonist in True Diary?
Rowdy
Who has more of a leader quality from "Of Mice and Men" Lennie or George?
George
What is the first challenge Junior is shown facing in True Diary?
Had a birth defect with his brain and almost died.
What is the significance about the ending of the story?
The story ends where it started near the Salinas River.
Why does Walter want to invest the insurance money?
Walter wants to invest the money in a liquor store so he can become rich and support his family.
Why does Junior leave his reservation school?
Junior leaves because he wants a better education and more opportunities.
Why is Travis an important character in ARITS?
He represents the ultimate motivation for the Younger's to move(aside from the new baby).
What is the main challenge that Lennie and George face?
Lennie is no very smart and causes many problems for the both of them.
What happens in Weed that made Lennie and George flea?
Lennie got in trouble for trying to touch a women's dress/ accused of rape.
How does Mama try to keep the family together?
Mama supports her family, gives advice, and buys a house to help everyone have a better future.
How do people on the reservation react to Junior's decision?
Many of them feel angry and think he betrayed his community.
What is the purpose of Aunt Clara in OMAM?
She represents Georges promise to look after Lennie and Lennie's guilt for making a bunch of trouble.
What does the check represent in ARITS?
The conflict of what to spend the money as the family wants to do different things with the money. Arguing and family tension.
What is the name of the state/area Lennie and George are in in the novel "Of Mice and Men"?
Salinas Valley or Soledad,California.
Who is Beneatha's boyfriend?
Asagai
What is one important lesson Junior learns in the novel?
Junior learns that he can belong to more than one community and still be himself.
What is the purpose of Rowdy in A True Diary?
Shows the change from friendship to hatred after Junior leaves the rez and then overall acceptance of the change.
What is one of the most common challenges Junior faces throughout True Diary?
Poverty
Where does the title for "Of Mice and Men" come from?
Robert Burn's poem "To a Mouse".
What is the name of the man who tries to kick the Youngers out of their new house?
Mr. Lindner
What does Junior learn from playing basketball at Reardan?
The value of a supportive community or that hard work and perseverance can allow you to do anything.
What is the purpose of Billionaire Ted in A True Diary?
Acts as an example of Saviorism as a white man is trying to help the tribe in a selfish or self-serving manner.
Why is Rowdy the most challenging part of going to Reardan for Junior?
Rowdy felt deeply betrayed by Junior and Junior was very hurt because he upset Rowdy.